STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinal dives for more yards during their game against the Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) is hit by Oregon State defensive end Scott Crichton (95) as he throws the ball to running back Stepfan Taylor (33) for a 40-yard touchdown during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Stanford tight end Zach Ertz (86) catches a pass in front of Oregon State safety Ryan Murphy (25) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Stanford won 27-23. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Photo: Jeff Chiu, Associated Press

Stanford tight end Zach Ertz (86) catches a pass in front of Oregon...

STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinal runs with the ball against the Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Cody Vaz #14 of the Oregon State Beavers passes the ball during their game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinal gets away from Rashaad Reynolds #16 of the Oregon State Beavers on his way to scoring a touchdown at Stanford Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Cody Vaz #14 of the Oregon State Beavers leaves the field on a cart after their loss to the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oregon State running back Storm Woods (24) runs against Stanford cornerback Alex Carter (25) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

STANFORD, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Zach Ertz #86 of the Stanford Cardinal is congratulated by teammates after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against the Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)